Viola dropped a bomb on me today. She thinks Jason has a thing for Rose Wilson. Rose Wilson! The daughter of Deathstroke, of all people. I don't know what to do about this whole situation. It's like a punch to the gut, knowing that Jason might be interested in someone like her.
I've always known that Jason and I have different tastes when it comes to women. He's always been attracted to the dangerous ones, the ones with a dark side. And Rose Wilson definitely fits that bill. But still, it's hard to wrap my head around the idea of Jason actually pursuing her.
Viola seemed genuinely concerned when she told me. She knows how much I care about Jason, how much I want him to be happy. But I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy at the thought of him being interested in someone else. Am I being selfish? Maybe.
I can't deny that there's a part of me that wishes Jason would see me in a different light. That he would look at me the way he looks at Rose Wilson. But I know deep down that it's not meant to be. We've always been more like brothers than anything else.
I guess I'll just have to wait and see how things play out. Maybe Jason will surprise us all and end up with someone completely unexpected. Or maybe he'll go for Rose Wilson, and I'll have to come to terms with that. Either way, I'll always have his back, no matter what.
But for now, I'll try to push aside these feelings of jealousy and focus on what really matters - protecting Bludhaven and keeping its citizens safe. That's what truly defines me as Nightwing, not some silly crush on a fellow hero's daughter.
I just hope that Jason knows what he's getting himself into with Rose Wilson. She may be alluring, but she's also dangerous. And I won't stand by and watch my friend get hurt because of it.
It's times like these that make me grateful for the mask I wear. It hides the turmoil inside me, the conflicting emotions that threaten to consume me. But as Nightwing, I can push those feelings aside and focus on the mission at hand.
So, here's to hoping that Jason knows what he's doing. And here's to hoping that I can be the supportive friend that he needs, even if it means swallowing my own feelings. That's what being a hero is all about, after all.